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Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac G5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac G5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,110

Pontiac G5   
Difference: $8,116

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,797

Pontiac G5   
Difference: $7,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelForesterForesterG5G5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBaseGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $15,675 $19,850
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $14,813 $18,758
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Satellite radio 445 445    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Cargo net 46 46    
Preferred Package     1,095  
Sport Package     695  
Premium Package     695  
Sun and Sound Package     995  
CD changer, in-dash     295 295
Leather seating surfaces       695
Sunroof       750
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Satellite radio 334 334    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Cargo net 30 30    
Preferred Package     964  
Sport Package     612  
Premium Package     612  
Sun and Sound Package     876  
CD changer, in-dash     260 260
Leather seating surfaces       612
Sunroof       660
Options (change) 886 844 3,775 1,740
Options (change) 622 594 3,324 1,532
Destination 645 645 660 660
Total Price $28,226 $29,384 $20,110 $22,250
Total Invoice $26,197 $27,355 $18,797 $20,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac G5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac G5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,351
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,978
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelForesterForesterG5G5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBaseGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine173hp H4224hp H4148hp I4171hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7228, 7228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$28,226$29,384$20,110$22,250
Adjustments for Features-4,765-3,8750-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,461$25,509$20,110$21,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,048$0$1,465
Total Invoice$26,197$27,355$18,797$20,950
Adjustments for Features-4,422-3,6070-636
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,775$23,748$18,797$20,314
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,973$0$1,517

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac G5

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelForesterForesterG5G5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBaseGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0$0$0
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Front side airbags$350$350  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control   $400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside moldings  $75 
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0   
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$7,290$6,400$2,525$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,765$3,875$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,422-3,6070-636

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Pontiac G5

Model Year20082008
ModelForesterG5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.4 in103.5 in
Length176.6 in179.8 in
Width68.3 in67.5 in
Height65.0 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,992 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in49.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in35.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in46.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft313.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac G5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100No
205/55R16 tires400No
Cruise control150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested66553%
Total Not Requested60047%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Machined alloy wheels350No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested30039%
Total Not Requested47561%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Pioneer, 228W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 228W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Pontiac G5 GT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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